Astri rushed out of the castle and took to the sky. The first thing she saw was one of the giant worms bursting from the ground, smashing part of the rock walls. She dove down, spotting Shung fleeing in his wolf form. Swiftly, she swooped down, grabbing him and several others, carrying them to safety away from the crumbling wall and the rampaging worm.
"Astri?! What are you doing here?! Get back inside!" Shung shouted, shifting back into human form, his face pale with worry.
Beastmen around them stared in disbelief, witnessing Astri's display of power, unsure whether to protect her or question what was happening.
"Don't worry. Keep the Monsters at bay." Astri instructed, her voice calm and commanding.
